Subject: Sports » Hockey (Page 4)

When you have bacon and eggs for breakfast, the chicken makes a contribution, the pig makes a commitment.

(1925 – 1990) Canadian hockey player, coach & general manager

Every day you guys look worse and worse. And today you played like tomorrow.

American hockey player & coach

I've always felt we weren't physical enough on the back line. Now there's a no-parking sign in front of our net.

hockey general manager

I usually call the new guy and let him know where I like to sit on the bus, tell him ways he can stay out of my way, make sure he knows not to touch any of my stuff.

(1969 – ) Canadian ice hockey player & executive

I’m not a cancer, I’m a Gemini.

American ice hockey player

The only way you can check Gretzky is to hit him when he is standing still singing the national anthem.

Boston Bruins general manager

Some guys play hockey… Gretzky plays 40 mph chess.

American sportswriter

Actually we’re trying to get it to flood both locker rooms, just to be fair.

Nassau Coliseum general manager

When he put out his arms to celebrate, [after scoring his second goal] the rest of us skated immediately to the bench and left him there all alone.

Canadian hockey player

The only difference between this and Custer's last stand was Custer didn't have to look at the tape afterwards.

Canadian hockey player & broadcaster

The remedy, right now, is two scotches and an aspirin, I think.

Boston Bruins general manager

There have been more cheap shots in this game than a Mexican cantina during happy hour.

Canadian hockey announcer

Aren’t all coaches interim coaches?

Canadian ice hockey coach

I wanted to go through the TV and strangle Terry Crisp. I wanted to punch Chris Gratton in the face. And when Petr Klima took a penalty, I wanted to send him back to Czechoslovakia.

Canadian hockey player, coach & general manager

I know my players don't like my practices, but that's OK, because I don't like their games.

Canadian hockey coach, general manager & commentator

That puck would have gone in the net if not for the goalie.

(1958 – ) Canadian hockey player & announcer

The place was cold, and I got the feeling that the fans would have enjoyed baseball more if it had been played with a hockey puck.

professional baseball player

This type of injury is very painful. Especially when it hurts.

Canadian hockey coach

I'd like to play Columbus. [of the International League]

American hockey player

My face is my mask.

Canadian professional hockey goalie

After I took the Olympic job, my wife said to me, ‘You love hockey more than you love me.’ I told her, ‘Yes, dear, but I love you more than hunting and fishing.’

American hockey player & coach